HRT - Hormone Replacement Therapy - Hormone Treatment

Lin Parker asked:


Most women experience symptoms of the menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. Menopause is caused by reduced levels of female hormones oestrogen and progesterone due to the ageing process. Menopause symptoms include hot flushes, irregular periods, night sweats, anxiety, depression and sleeping problems.

There are growing concerns about the safety of HRT in long-term use. Clinical studies indicate that HRT is associated with an increase in the risk of breast cancer, endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer. HRT has been shown to increase the risk of heart attacks and blood clots and strokes.

Hormonal changes can make you very emotional and you may get upset at the slightest problem. Hot flushes are a common problem which can cause embarrassment and wake you in the night. More women are turning towards natural remedies to treat menopause symptoms as they are worried about the possible side effects of prescription medication. Natural remedies used for easing menopause symptoms include:

• Agnus-Castus which helps regulate your periods


• Black Cohosh eases hot flushes and helps you relax so that you sleep better.


• Mexican Wild Yam helps with painful and irregular periods.


• Red Clover helps to regulate hormone levels


• Soy Isoflavones contain natural plant Phytoestrogens which are similar to human Oestrogen.


• A healthy diet and regular exercise can also help to ease menopause symptoms.

It is interesting that Japanese women do not appear to suffer from hot flushes. This is thought to be due to their diet which is rich in Isoflavones. You can buy natural HRT remedies and health supplements from herbal stores and health food shops. There is no need to suffer menopause symptoms - all you need to do is decide which supplement you are going to take, and then you can look forward to the next phase of your life and freedom from having periods and monthly menstrual cramps.



Blake

Suel asked:


I had uterine cancer when I was 15, my oncologist/gyn said he felt that it was a result of my mother having taken DES, when she was pregnant with me. My mother only remembers taking a pink vitamin, during her pregnancy w/ me. I had read that they gave women “vitamins” but, it was really DES. Which caused cancers in the womens’ offspring at puberty or adulthood. SupposedIy DES, was drug to prevent miscarriages.I was born in 1960.

Marcus

Southern Lady Anita asked:


I have been taking HRT since I had my hysterectomy in my early 30’s. I am 46 now so I have been taking HRT for 16 years. I was wondering if I need to be prepared for more hormonal problems.

Jake

KERRY B asked:


I had my periods stopped a few years ago due to endometriosis with prostap injections. I was also given HRT to take. Apart from painfull ankles, the treatment suited me totally. I was calm, the PMT dissapeared, I was creative, never depressed not even slightly. Then the Dr took me off the treatment as he said I had been on the injections for too long. My periods have now returned and I find that as the months go by I am feeling lifeless, not creative, tired, depressed every day and generally older. I am 44 by the way. I would love advice for if it would be safe to take HRT being as my periods have returned or will it mess me up at menopause time?

Skylar

mrfrudd2006 asked:


If you are taking testosterone, can you tell us how it is working for you. Does it help gain muscle, hair loss, libido plus. Was your blood level low and is it expensive in gel tubes?

Please list your experience plus or minus

Diego